Rice Lake Fishing Guide, Crow Wing County, Minnesota

• Overview

  You will find Rice Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It lies 1,165 feet above sea level. About 305 acres, so local knowledge or a boat saves a lot of walking. It is among the larger waters listed here for Crow Wing County. The nearest town is Brainerd, 2.3 miles away. The big place round here is Minneapolis, 106 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Rice Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Records held for Crow Wing County cover largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch and northern pike. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. Rice Lake fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 8°F in January up to 69°F in July. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The lid usually sets by midwinter and gives way around mid April. Going by climate averages, expect open water from about mid April until roughly late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan around that when you fish Rice Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Boat access is recorded roughly half a mile away. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Gilbert Lake at 1.3 miles is the nearest alternative. The position on Rice Lake is worth confirming on the day.